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FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony details released with star singers and event schedule
International
Published on 9 May 2026
The opening show spans multiple co host countries
FIFA World Cup 2026 will be co hosted across multiple countries, marking only the second time the tournament has taken this approach. The 2002 World Cup was the previous example, jointly hosted by South Korea and Japan, with South Korea delivering the opening ceremony. Details now point to an even bigger, multi venue spectacle for 2026.
- World Cup 2026 will be co hosted by multiple countries
- This is the second time the tournament is jointly hosted
- South Korea previously hosted the opening ceremony in 2002
- Opening ceremony plans include a singer lineup and event schedule
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